Cricket West Indies and Peru Strengthen Ties Ahead of 2027 Pan American Games
International Collaboration in Cricket
Cricket West Indies president Dr. Kishore Shallow (right), Dario Barthley, CEO of BMP Sports (centre) and vice-president of Cricket Peru, Mohan Vaswani in conversation. (Photo courtesy CWI Media)
Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr Kishore Shallow, along with Keith Joseph, president of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), recently visited Peru to discuss and promote international collaboration in cricket ahead of the highly anticipated 2027 Pan American Games.
Meetings and Discussions
During the three-day visit from February 21 to 23, Shallow and Joseph also met with the president of the Peruvian Olympic Committee (POC), Renzo Manyari Velazco; former POC president José Quinones González; CEO of BMP Sports Dario Barthley; and Mohan Vaswani, vice president of Cricket Peru.
Focusing on Cricket Development
The discussions focused on advancing cricket development in Peru, fostering collaborative training programs, and creating exchange initiatives to enhance the sport’s regional presence.
Infrastructure and Strategies
The delegation also explored strategies for building the necessary infrastructure to support cricket’s growth and ensure the sport is well-positioned for inclusion in the 2027 Pan Am Games.
Significance of CWI’s Involvement
The engagement was initiated by CANOC, with Joseph emphasizing the significance of CWI’s involvement.
"The impact of West Indies cricket across the globe is well known. Having Cricket West Indies involved in the effort to bring cricket to the Pan Am Games is crucial. This preliminary engagement marks a significant step toward realizing that dream," Joseph said.
Dr. Shallow’s View
Dr Shallow lauded the discussions and was optimistic that cricket would be included in the 2027 Pan Am Games.
"As part of CWI’s strategic plan for 2024–2027, expanding our market and accessing new developmental opportunities are critical priorities. Peru presents excellent prospects, and both parties stand to benefit from collaboration," Dr Shallow said.
"With the Pan Am Games on the horizon, we are enthusiastic about cricket’s inclusion. CWI is fully committed and prepared to play a key role in bringing this vision to life—not just for the Pan Am Games, but also as a stepping stone to the 2028 Olympics," Dr Shallow added.
Conclusion
The visit to Peru marks an important milestone in strengthening ties between the Caribbean and South America, paving the way for cricket’s inclusion on one of the region’s biggest sporting stages.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the visit?
- To discuss and promote international collaboration in cricket ahead of the 2027 Pan American Games.
- Who were the key figures involved in the visit?
- Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr. Kishore Shallow, Keith Joseph, president of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), and representatives of the Peruvian Olympic Committee (POC) and Cricket Peru.
- What were the main topics of discussion?
- Advancing cricket development in Peru, fostering collaborative training programs, and creating exchange initiatives to enhance the sport’s regional presence.
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